Youth Mental Health & Wellness

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Rick Alleva Retires from Youth and Family Resiliency Field Specialist Position
Alleva’s career changed many lives
Alleva’s career changed many lives Learn More
How to support social-emotional learning in youth
Learn how you can support children's social-emotional development!
Learn how you can support children's social-emotional development! Learn More
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UNH Extension Helping Coordinate Delivery of Youth Mental Health First Aid® Throughout New Hampshire
The national training, offered through the New Hampshire Department of Education, will support youth mental health
The national training, offered through the New Hampshire Department of Education, will support youth mental health Learn More
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Angela Balamuth Joins UNH Extension as Project Coordinator for the NH Opioid Prevention Project
Balamuth will work on a two-year, grant-funded initiative awarded to UNH Extension from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration
Balamuth will work on a two-year, grant-funded initiative awarded to UNH Extension from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration Learn More
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UNH Cooperative Extension Receives Nearly $400,000 to Build Resiliency in Rural NH Communities 
UNH Cooperative Extension has received a two-year grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture
UNH Cooperative Extension has received a two-year grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture Learn More
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UNH Extension Helps Families Manage Anxiety, Build Resilience During Pandemic
Programs aimed at youth and families address mental health
Programs aimed at youth and families address mental health Learn More
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How to Talk with Your Child about Racism
Guidance on how to provide support and create teachable moments
Guidance on how to provide support and create teachable moments Learn More
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How Can I Help My Child Process Feelings of Disappointment?
It’s important to acknowledge the grief caused by COVID-19
It’s important to acknowledge the grief caused by COVID-19 Learn More
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Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Youth
Learn how to recognize and respond to these mental health experiences.
Learn how to recognize and respond to these mental health experiences. Learn More
Family
How to support your family during a crisis
Tips for keeping your family calm and mentally healthy during uncertain times
Tips for keeping your family calm and mentally healthy during uncertain times Learn More